Laguna Beach is a first-class oceanside city located in Orange County, California. Laguna Beach is south of Newport Beach and sits between the Pacific Ocean and the San Joaquin Hills. Laguna Beach is just 50 miles from Los Angeles and 73 miles from San Diego. This is a small size city with 23,000 residents. Laguna Beach is well-known for its arts culture. The city has over 80 art galleries, with an art walk each Thursday evening. The Thursday evening walks take place along Gallery Row. There are three large art festivals, each year and over 180 artists in residence.
Laguna Beach is home to some of the most sought after real estate in Orange County. Real estate options include everything from a small condo to custom built ocean front estates. The views from Laguna Beach homes can include the Pacific Ocean, San Clemente Island, Catalina Island, Newport Coast, surrounding canyons, city night lights and picture perfect sunsets. There many unique neighborhoods to choose from, with different home styles, prices, views and amenities. There are both gated and non-gated neighborhoods in Laguna Beach. You can a trust the real estate agents of The Franco Team to help you find your perfect Laguna Beach property. Home prices range from 350,000 dollars for a small condo to 35 million dollars for custom built ocean front estates.
Students living in Laguna Beach attend school in the Laguna Beach Unified School District. This school district includes Top of World Elementary School, El Morro Elementary School, Thurston Middle School and Laguna Beach High School. Thurston Middle School was named a “Model Campus” among all California state schools. Laguna Beach High School has the lowest enrollment in Orange County. There are also several private schools to choose from.
There are seven miles of sandy beaches in Laguna Beach. Many homeowners’ associations provide pools, spas and tennis courts for their residents. The beaches are divided into three sections: Central, Northern and Southern. The Central Area beaches include Main Beach, Sleepy Hollow, St. Ann’s Street, Thalia Street, Oak Street, Brook’s Street, Mountain Road and Bluebird Canyon. Sleepy Hollow Beach is closest to the town center. This beach is popular with both Laguna Beach residents and visitors. The beach has a sand bottom with shore break surf conditions, which is popular with swimmers and body surfers. The Northern Area beaches are Irvine Cove, Crescent Bay, Shaw’s Cove, Boat Canyon, Diver’s Cove, Picnic Beach and Rockpile. The Irvine Cove Beach is private beach accessible only through the private communities of Irvine Cove. This beach has two parts, which are attached by a tunnel that is accessible at low tides. This beach is used for surfing, body surfing, skin diving, scuba diving and skim boarding. In the Southern Section, the beaches are Pearl Street, Wood’s Cove, Moss Point, Victoria Beach, Christmas Cove, Goff Cove and Treasure Island. Moss Point Beach is secluded in the area north of Rockledge and south of Wood’s Cove. This is area is popular with locals. Moss Point is has wonderful activities including skin diving, scuba diving, and tide pool exploration.
Irvine Cove is considered the most scenic private beach on the coast of Orange County – and home to the area’s most expensive and desirable properties. Only five homes in...
Welcome to this beachside masterpiece, offering a prime location in the coveted front row of the ultra-exclusive Montage Ocean Estates. Enjoy stunning panoramic views of ...
This striking contemporary residence opens to a magnificent seaside garden set right upon one of Laguna's most scenic private beaches. Over 7,000 square feet of exquisite...
A rare opportunity to acquire within arguably one of California’s most sought after coastal neighborhoods. Situated in Irvine Cove, Laguna Beach’s highly-desirable gated...
A deep connection to history, a striking setting, and the exciting possibilities of reinvention, make 139 Moss Street a truly unmatched offering in the California luxury ...
This magnificent oceanfront property designed by prestigious architect Paul McLean and masterfully built by Gallo Builders is truly one of Laguna Beach’s finest! Nestled ...
This magnificent oceanfront property designed by prestigious architect Paul McLean and masterfully built by Gallo Builders is truly one of Laguna Beach’s finest! Nestled ...
MAJOR PRICE REDUCTION | EMERALD BAY | MAIN BEACH EMERALD BAY. Rarely does a property as special as 71 Emerald Bay become available to the market. Located directly in fron...
Located on a pristine stretch of sandy beach, this privately-gated modern masterpiece is an exceptional opportunity to enjoy your own oceanfront paradise. Offering world-...
50 ft. of linear ocean frontage on an over 10,000 sq ft double lot. Recently remodeled (interior photos coming soon). This property supports an array of potential uses....
Laguna Beach oceanfront estate located above its own rarely obtained, white sandy beach on Laguna’s Thousand Steps Beach. Live like you're on vacation when you step onto ...
Don’t miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own a brand-new custom estate on one of the last large buildable lots in Laguna Beach! Located in exclusive and scenic M...
Prominently located on the oceanfront in a famed and treasured Laguna Beach neighborhood. A rare offering, this home has only traded ownership twice since its origin. A...
Listen to the waves and be mesmerized by the forever white water ocean views from just about any room in this luxury, old world, custom built bungalow inspired by renowne...
So many attributes of this oceanfront home are extraordinary; the sizable and extra wide parcel with a perfect position at the end of McKnight Drive; the uninterrupted co...
Introducing 81 Emerald Bay. This rare and completely turnkey oceanside residence is all about luxury, location and amenities. The soothing sound of ocean waves resonates ...
Once in lifetime opportunity to acquire a North Laguna oceanfront property with panoramic ocean views. Remodel plans have been submitted to the city building department &...
The natural beauty of the coast surrounds and blends with the finest modern amenities in this luxurious custom residence. Situated on one of the best oceanfront lots in p...
Perched above Aliso Beach just a stone’s throw to Montage Resort is this striking contemporary residence with private stairs to the sand, approximately 50 feet of beach f...
Experience the pinnacle of oceanfront living at this unparalleled custom home overlooking Laguna’s Victoria Beach, one of the area’s most desirable beaches. Panoramic oce...
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